ECE 243 - Child Health - Physical Dev

WR 115  or WR 114  - Expository Writing in Spanish, or designated placement,

WR 115Q  as required, and

ECE 125  or ECE 161  or ECE 163  or ED 225  or permission of Instructor

Course Description: Provides an understanding of the essential elements of health, safety, and nutrition for young children. Methods and materials for enhancing motor development will be examined. Course is equivalent to ECE 243A , ECE 243B , and ECE 243C  combined.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Explain major factors that influence a child’s health and development. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Design strategies to promote the physical development of young children.
• CLO#3: Describe nutrition concepts that support optimal health in young children including developmentally appropriate feeding practices.
• CLO#4: Identify common childhood infectious diseases and how to manage them.
• CLO#5: Describe practices to support children with special health care needs.
• CLO#6: Identify best practices to support safety in the classroom including strategies to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• CLO#7: Identify common signs of child abuse and neglect in young children and describe reporting requirements.